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Vice Principal

at Delhi Public School · Dwarka · Apply in under 60 seconds.

₹7.4L – ₹16.6L / yr6–8 yrsCloses 20 Jul 14 days left
Dwarka, Sector-3full-timePosted 45d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary

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Key facts

Role
Vice Principal
School
Delhi Public School
City
Dwarka
State
Sector-3
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹7.4L – ₹16.6L per year
Experience
6–8 years
Posted
22 May 2026
Closing date
20 Jul 2026

Compare against the market: Principal salary in Dwarka

Pay benchmark

Vice Principal salary in Dwarka — snapshot

Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Entry / low
₹7.4L
per year
Typical
₹12.0L
per year
Senior / high
₹16.6L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

How to apply

Apply for Vice Principal at Delhi Public School

14 days left

Send your CV as a PDF. A short cover note in the email body helps.

Why apply

  • Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
  • CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
  • Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

Immediate opening: Vice Principal at Delhi Public School in Dwarka, Sector-3. Open to both seasoned practitioners and early-career candidates with strong potential. Delhi Public School in Dwarka, Sector-3 operates as a senior secondary school, established 1996, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. What the role looks like: the Vice Principal owns outcomes for the assigned section/portfolio — academic quality, faculty development, parent engagement, and student wellbeing — and contributes to the school's strategic plans. Core responsibilities:

  • Lead and inspire a high-performing academic team.
  • Maintain standards through reviews, observations, and structured feedback.
  • Drive the assessment, reporting, and parent communication cycle.
  • Manage disciplinary cases, parent escalations, and staff conflicts.
  • Contribute to the school's strategic priorities as part of the leadership group. Candidate requirements:
  • Senior educator with a balanced view of academics and operations.
  • Proven ability to mentor teachers and improve outcomes over time.
  • Strong stakeholder management — board, parents, regulators, vendors.
  • Comfortable with data — assessments, attendance, faculty metrics.
  • A long-term thinker who can also execute well in the short term. Compensation and environment:
  • Salary structured fairly across roles (₹7.4 LPA – ₹16.6 LPA).
  • A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.
  • Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.
  • A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.
  • Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for Delhi Public School. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.

Common questions about this role

How do I make a resume for a CBSE Vice Principal job?

Lead with a two-line headline (role + years of experience), then Education, Certifications (B.Ed, CTET, board-specific PD), Experience with 3-4 bullet outcomes per school (results, class sizes, projects), and one line each for co-curricular, tech tools and languages. Keep to one page and use the free School Jobs India resume builder for a school-style layout.

Do I have to work weekends?

Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.

How much experience do I need for this Vice Principal role?

The required experience is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Schools also consider relevant internships, board-prep training and student-teaching when evaluating early-career candidates.

Can I negotiate the salary at Delhi Public School?

Most schools have a defined band per role but the final number is negotiable within it. The strongest levers are recent teaching experience, board expertise, and willingness to take on coordinator/extra-curricular responsibilities.

What is the average Vice Principal salary in Dwarka?

Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Vice Principal roles in Dwarka. As a rough anchor, city tier and board affiliation move the number by 20-40% — IB and Cambridge schools sit at the top, state-board privates at the base.

Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?

For most K-12 teaching positions in India a B.Ed (or NIOS D.El.Ed for primary) is preferred and often required by board affiliations. Some pre-primary and special-skill roles accept relevant certification in lieu.

Is accommodation provided?

Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.

Are detailed lesson plans expected?

Most schools expect weekly lesson plans submitted to the coordinator/HOD, plus unit plans at the start of each term. Templates are usually provided.

Which curriculum does the school follow?

Delhi Public School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.

What's the interview process like for this teaching role?

Typical schools run a screening call → a demo class (15–30 minutes for the relevant grade) → a panel interview with the Principal/HOD. Some boards also ask for a written response or a sample lesson plan.

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About the school

Delhi Public School

Key facts about Delhi Public School

Key facts
Founded
1996
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary
Student-teacher ratio
16:1
Address
Phase-I, Sector-3, Phase-I, Sector-3, Dwarka, Sector-3, 110078

The core philosophy of DPS Dwarka is its endeavour to instill a value system in each individual, so as to help him withstand all the tests of time. We believe that true education is training of both the head & the heart. Academic excellence is desirable but inculcating good values is the essence of education.

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